History of the #56 Car in NASCAR

291
Starts
2
Wins
3
Poles
32
Top-5s
0
Top-10s

Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #56 has done the hard miles. Across 291 starts, this number has earned 2 trips to victory lane. Martin Truex Jr. led the charge with 1 win. The #56 is the kind of number that shows up every Sunday, runs every lap, and reminds you that in racing, persistence is its own kind of glory.

All-Time Driver History

Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.

Driver Starts Wins
Jim Hurtubise 36 0
Martin Truex Jr. 0 1

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year Driver Manufacturer
2025 Martin Truex Jr. Toyota
2013 Martin Truex Jr. 2015 Toyota 2014
2012 Martin Truex Jr. 2015 Toyota 2014+
2011 Martin Truex Jr 2012+ Toyota 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #56 car in NASCAR?
The #56 has been driven by 3 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Martin Truex Jr. 2015 held the number the longest with 2 seasons. All-time, 2 drivers made at least one start in the #56.
Who was the most successful driver of the #56 car?
Martin Truex Jr. is the most successful driver of the #56 with 1 wins and 0 starts.
Who drives the #56 car in 2026?
The #56 does not appear to have a full-time entry in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season based on current team data.
How many wins does the #56 car have in NASCAR history?
The #56 car has 2 wins, 3 poles, 32 top-5 finishes, and 0 top-10 finishes across 291 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #56 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #56 in two sections: the all-time driver history (1949-2026) with aggregate stats from the full Cup Series era, and a detailed team chart (1998-2026) showing team, manufacturer, and sponsor information for each season.